Lesson Worksheet: Triangles and Coordinate Proofs Mathematics

In this worksheet, we will practice finding the vertices and side lengths of a triangle on the coordinate plane and using them to write a coordinate proof.

Q1:

Give the coordinates of the vertices 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶.

  • A𝐴(𝑎,𝑏), 𝐵(𝑎,0), 𝐶(𝑎,0)
  • B𝐴(0,𝑏), 𝐵(𝑎,0), 𝐶(𝑎,0)
  • C𝐴(0,𝑏), 𝐵(𝑎,𝑏), 𝐶(𝑎,𝑏)
  • D𝐴(0,𝑏), 𝐵(𝑎,0), 𝐶(𝑎,𝑏)
  • E𝐴(0,𝑏), 𝐵(𝑎,𝑏), 𝐶(𝑎,0)

Q2:

Give the coordinates of the vertices 𝐵 and 𝐶.

  • A𝐵(2𝑏,0),𝐶(2𝑎,2𝑏)
  • B𝐵(0,2𝑎),𝐶(0,0)
  • C𝐵(2𝑎,0),𝐶(0,0)
  • D𝐵(2𝑏,0),𝐶(0,0)
  • E𝐵(0,2𝑏),𝐶(0,0)

Q3:

An isosceles triangle has vertices 𝐴(4,8), 𝐵(1,1), and 𝐶(3,3). Find the length of the line segment drawn from 𝐴 to 𝐵𝐶 which is perpendicular to 𝐵𝐶.

  • A74 length units
  • B62 length units
  • C22 length units
  • D26 length units

Q4:

A triangle is drawn in the coordinate plane with its vertices at 𝐴(2,2), 𝐵(7,2), and 𝐶(4.5,7).

Find the length of the base 𝐴𝐵.

Find the height of the triangle.

Hence, find the area of the triangle.

  • A12.5 square units
  • B25 square units
  • C6.25 square units
  • D10 square units
  • E22.5 square units

Q5:

Given that 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is an isosceles triangle, where the coordinates of the points 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 are (8,2), (2,2), and (0,8), find the area of 𝐴𝐵𝐶.

Q6:

A triangle has vertices at the points 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 with coordinates (0,5), (1,2), and (2,2) respectively.

Work out the perimeter of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Give your solution to two decimal places.

Work out the area of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶.

Q7:

A triangle has vertices at the points 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 with coordinates (2,1), (3,3), and (6,1) respectively.

Work out the perimeter of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Give your solution to one decimal place.

By drawing a rectangle through the vertices of the triangle, or otherwise, work out the area of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶.

Q8:

A triangle has vertices at the points 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 with coordinates (0,1), (0,2), and (5,0) respectively. Work out the area of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶.

Q9:

A triangle has vertices at the points 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 with coordinates (3,3), (1,3), and (7,6) respectively. Work out the perimeter of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Give your solution to two decimal places.

Q10:

Find the length of the base of Triangle B.

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